The Sand Band

Since the break-up of Oasis, Noel Gallagher has been quietly working on new material with one David McDonnell, lead singer of Liverpool's the Sand Band. But here's the surprising thing: in place of the Beatles, the Sand Band's sound is in thrall to Calexico, Elliott Smith, Big Star, Neil Young and Sparklehorse. They've even got themselves a pedal-steel player. Understated and really rather lovely.


The Sand Band
All Through the Night
(Deltasonic)
4/5